First Federation Trust
In the event we are advised to close by the government/or due to adverse weather conditions we will communicate with parents in the following way:
- The school website will be updated daily.
- Class teachers will send learning opportunities via a class email address (this will be launched when the school closes).
- My Ed app will continue to provide key messages, newsletters to parents.
- Parents can contact the school via My Ed and the class email's.
- Google classroom will be used to communicate work and messages from the class teachers.
- The school Facebook page will be updated 'Aveton Gifford C of E Primary School'.
- Class email addresses:
- kingfishers@avetongifford.devon.sch.uk
- herons@avetongifford.devon.sch.uk
- egrets@avetongifford.devon.sch.uk
- swans@avetongifford.devon.sch.uk
Activities for children during school closure
School Closure During School Hours
In the event of having to close for severe weather or for other unforeseen circumstances during the school day it is likely that school transport (Target Travel) will be affected.
- We will send parents/carers a text message advising them that we are closing the school.
- We will contact Target Travel to inform them of any school closure.
- The school website will be updated with information confirming the closure of the school.
- In the event of severe weather when the school is closed we will remain with your child until a designated adult is available to collect them.
- Local radio stations will be informed who will broadcast lists of local school closures.
- Devon County Council will be informed and information placed on their website: www.devon.gov.uk
- We will contact The Hive Pre-School to inform them the school will be closing.
School Closure Out of School Hours
If closure is known in advance parents will be informed by email/text message from the school app MyEd.
- Radio Devon/Heart Radio will be informed where appropriate (such as in severe weather).
- If severe weather is anticipated parents should listen to the radio before leaving for school in the morning. www.bbc.co.uk and www.heart.co.uk/plymouth will also show information.
- Devon County Council will be informed and information placed on their website: www.devon.gov.uk where an up to date list of local school closures will be available.
- We will contact The Hive Pre-School to inform them the school will be closing.